Sixers Reportedly ‘Intrigued’ By Dante Exum And Marcus Smart

The Sixers’ have the Rookie of the Year as their starting point guard, but have a vacant 2-guard spot next to him. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Philly could look at pairing Michael Carter-Williams with either Dante Exum or Marcus Smart.

Philadelphia has been intrigued with the possibility of drafting a point guard with one of its picks in the draft, closely studying Dante Exum and Marcus Smart, sources said. Smart wouldn’t be selected with Philly’s third overall pick, sources said, but Exum does become a candidate for the Sixers at No. 3. Philadelphia has had discussions with teams about gathering an additional pick between its two current choices at No. 3 and No. 10.